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S5 FHA

2002 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,429 mi
Last recorded74,429 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 BMW 5 Series106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 FHA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 74,429 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 68,691 miles

front brake discs getting thin

wipers needs attention

Pass 12 Oct 2011 62,591 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 62,590 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 54,335 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,333 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 49,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,384 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 37,548 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 31,402 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 25,770 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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S5 FHA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 FHA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 FHA registered?

S5 FHA is a 2002 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is S5 FHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 FHA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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